"I feel like I really need to get in there and do it," Rodriguez told THR about directing the film himself (the first "Machete" was co-directed by Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis due to scheduling issues). "It’s just a lot of fun; it’s a really cool concept, and I think it takes it to another level in a way that’s compelling for me to go and do it myself."

About that concept: "Machete Kills" will reportedly focus on Machete (Danny Trejo) and his attempts to stop an arms dealer from causing worldwide annihilation. Rodriguez had initially planned to make three "Machete" films, with the third one taking place in space, so you can only imagine where the plot in part two winds up.